Showcasing the best bites in Austin!

houvsatxbbqthrowdown

To state that I’m excited about attending the annual HOU vs ATX Throwdown next year is an understatement. I’m really not big into BBQ – well, I can’t eat as much as a true fan does – but I do love meeting the pitmasters, oogling over the meat and dining with friends and fellow fans!

This year, the throwdown was in Austin at Friends & Allies Brewing back parking lot. If you’ve ever been to a BBQ Festival, you know the lines can get long and the crowd can get wild, but the setup of this one was perfect. The lines were manageable, you could mingle and observe what was cooking at each spot, and the weather for the event was absolutely perfect. Pair it with a delicious brew from Friends & Allies, and you have a Sunday made in heaven!

Here are some photos from the unique BBQ bites we had at the event:

Smoked Brisket Tamale from El Burro and the BullHoliday Stuffed Brisket Tamale from Brett’s BBQMexican Street Corn Dog by Bodacious BBQ – the winner!This Brisket Burnt End Boudin from Stiles Switch was one of my favorites!Smoked Lengua from LeRoy & Lewis – wowzas!Smoked Beef Rib Quesadilla from Beavers was my absolute favorite and it won the People’s Choice!Brett’s brought this nice sweet treat to wash down all the bbq – a strawberry rhubarb cobbler – divine!

If you can’t wait till the next throwdown between ATX and HOU around this time next year, then get your tickets for the HOU BBQ Festival on April 14th now!

About

Shveta Moller is a Food Blogger based out of Austin, TX, and runs the popular Instagram account @atx_bites.
She also curates @top_austin_restaurants of the #topcitybites group. She's Social Chair of the Austin Food Blogger's Alliance @atxfoodblogs, an Ambassador of Vessel @Vessel.Edit, and an Influencer for Foodie Tribe @FoodieTribe.
Shveta is passionate about all things food, health, and wellness, and is an IIN Certified Integrative Nutrition Coach, as well.
When she's not working or foodstagramming, you can find Shveta at a live music show around town, picking fresh veggies from her backyard garden or the local farmer's market, or sipping on a golden latte or matcha at one of her favorite coffee shops!
Headshot Photo Credit: Paige Newton Photography